Man Arrested After Theft at Local Business | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a
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Freeman to Seek Re-Election to Rainsville City Council
Facebook TwitterBrandon Freeman has announced his intentions to seek re-election to the Rainsville City Council, place #4. Freeman said, “I
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Reminds Everyone To Play Safe On Alabama’s Waterways
Facebook TwitterALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY June 30, 2020 ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone to Play it Safe on the
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DeKalb County EMA And County Commission Taking Extra Precautions Due To The Alarming Increase In Covid-19 Cases
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Emergency Management Agency PRESS RELEASE: 7-1-2020 Based on the Governors announcement yesterday of the extension of the
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ADPH Releases A New Color Coded System For Covid-19
Facebook TwitterPublic Health Guidance for Reopening The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is using data and metrics to make
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s Amended Safer at Home Order
Facebook TwitterEarlier today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the current #SaferatHome order is being extended from the July 3rd
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ALEA Troopers Remind Motorists to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ during Fourth of July Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks.
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4th of July Weekend at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – The Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at Little
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Little River Canyon National Preserve Canyon Mouth Park Re-opens
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – After being closed for over 12 weeks, Canyon Mouth Park is set to re-open. Canyon
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ALEA Resumes Normal Driver License Operations; Record Number of Alabama Citizens Served
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has continued to serve
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One Fatality in Rainsville Crash on Hwy 75 South
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Rainsville Police Department, a morning traffic accident claimed a Rainsville mans life. On June 24, 2020,
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Awakening Events Announces A Third Tour Package To Be Added To Live Concert Drive-In Theater Series
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Christian music icons MICHAEL W. SMITH, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, and MAC POWELL join forces for “Triple
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Fort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration July 2nd
Facebook TwitterFort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be July 2th at 9:00 pm. This year the fireworks will be
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Nine Northeast Dual Enrollment Students Receive High School and College Diplomas Simultaneously
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College (NACC) is thrilled to announce that nine dual enrollment students are receiving both a two-year
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Campbell Reappointed To The Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board
Facebook TwitterDr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, has been reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority
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Tourism to Little River Canyon National Preserve Creates Economic Benefit
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 650,000 visitors to Little River Canyon
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NACC Earns Top Rank in Student Retention
Facebook TwitterJune 15, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Choosing a college that is the best fit is an important decision
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Fort Payne Man Arrested For Felony Charges of Sexual Child Abuse
Facebook TwitterDate: 06/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On June 12, Paul Larue Edwards, age 51 of Fort
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Drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020, around 5:20 PM, an 18-year-old male from
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Rainsville Ministerial Association makes statement concerning what is happening in our nation and to support our police force
Facebook TwitterMedia Release: Rainsville Ministerial Association, June 10, 2020 We grieve the death of George Floyd and the truth that
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Bluegrass on the Rim Goes Virtual Saturday, June 13th | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020, 5 – 8PM Take the boredom out of your stay at home time by watching the
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22 Narcotics Cases Made, Multiple Stolen Cars Recovered | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last
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Alabama Secretary of State Updates Citizens On July 14th Primary Run-off | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterAs we approach the July 14th Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind
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DeKalb County Wreck Kills Gaylesville Woman
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, has claimed the life of a Gaylesville
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Georgia Man Drowns At Little River
Facebook TwitterNews Release about drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve Little River Falls and Little Falls re-opened after swimmer
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Fyffe Man Killed In Jackson County Motorcycle Wreck
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 4:35 p.m. Monday, May 18, has claimed the life of a Fyffe
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The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville Chamber of Commerce announced their 2020 scholarship recipients today for Plainview High School. Each recipient with receive
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Dekalb County, Rainsville Probate Annex to Re-Open May 19, 2020
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville Probate Annex will re-open to the public on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, from 9:00 am – 2:00
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Several Drug Arrests Last Week; Crack Cocaine confiscated | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several narcotics arrest were made in the last week, including three that were arrested by
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Numerous Stolen Items
Facebook TwitterIn a separate Investigation being conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office involving a rash of stolen ATV’s in
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ATV/UTV’s recovered by JCSO and Scottsboro PD
Facebook TwitterOn May 13, 2020, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies located a stolen 2020 side by side valued
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NACC Students to Receive Assistance from CARES Act May 16, 2020
Facebook TwitterApproximately 1,000 Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students will be receiving $500 each from the federal CARES Act Higher
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City Adds New Signs To Recognize Accomplishments Of Local Schools
Facebook TwitterThe City of Rainsville is recognizing the accomplishments of the local schools, within the City of Rainsville. The City
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NACC’s Dr. David Campbell and Ms. Andrea Okwu Participate in ACCS Listening Tour
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College is always looking for new ways to connect with our community and show what a
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Suspect sought after Motorcycle Chase | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Today (May 14, 2020), National Park Service Rangers initiated a pursuit with a motorcycle on
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In Person Hearings Will Not Resume Until June 2, 2020 | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterThis morning, a new local Administrative Order was issued by Presiding Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor regarding in-person hearings. Because
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The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports Human Remains found near Mentone | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterYesterday (May 12, 2020), a contractor doing work on a home near Mentone discovered human remains in a wooded
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Dekalb County Schools Move Graduations Back To May, With Short Notice | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County Schools Superintendent, announced today that all Dekalb County School Graduations will be moved back
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The Dekalb County Courthouse To ReOpen | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regular meeting today and announced that the DeKalb County
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Highway 72 Eastbound Lane In Jackson Co. Closed Due To Wreck
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST– On 05/11/2020, at approximately 10:25 A.M., a single vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 72, in the
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2020 National Police Week Message From Cherokee County Sheriff
Facebook Twitter“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1 This
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Burn BAN Is In Effect For Dekalb & Other Counties | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterAccording to (ADEM) The Alabama Department of Environmental Management burn bans are in effect for the following counties in
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Fort Payne Man Killed In Single Vehicle Accident | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 1:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, has claimed the life of a Fort
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AHSAA Releases Information About State Sports Programs
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Woman charged in Burglary sought by the DCSO | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two are in jail and another
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Stolen Motorcycle recovered after break-in at I-59 Flea Market | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday (May 4th, 2020), the
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Governor Moves To Re-Open Alabama, Allowing Restaurants, Hair Salons & Churches To Open
Facebook TwitterMontgomery, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey updated the citizens of Alabama on COVID-19 and relaxed closures in the
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NACC Encourages Enrollment in Google IT Support Professional Certificate Course
Facebook TwitterThere is no better time than the present to take advantage of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate now
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Eleven Narcotics arrests made in the last week | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit has made multiple drug related arrests in the last week.
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Dekalb County Schools Announces Graduation Dates & Schedule | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Superintendent of the Dekalb County Schools, announced today the graduation dates & schedule for the 2020
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Arrests Made After Pursuits, One Involving a Bicycle
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a
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Alabama Governor’s Updated “Safer-At-Home” Order Allows Some Businesses To Reopen
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY, Al. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will allow Alabama’s economy to reopen, beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020 at
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Texas Man Killed In Chase/Crash With Marshall Co. Deputies
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office
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Large amount of Meth, Marijuana, and Cash seized | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday night, DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics agents conducted a search on County Road
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Twin City Used Cars Giving Away FREE Lunches Saturday | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. — Bobby Ledbetter and Twin City Used Car Sales, at the South “Y” in Fort Payne,
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Governor Ivey Announces Auto Insurers Return More Than $100 Million in Premium to Alabama Policyholders
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that automobile insurers are returning premium totaling to date more than $100
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There Is A “Marginal Risk” For Severe Weather This Saturday
Facebook TwitterAs everyone by now is tired of Severe Weather, there is yet another chance this Saturday, April 25, 2020.
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ALEA Marine Troopers Reminds Everyone To Continue Social Distancing
Facebook TwitterNice weather is on the forecast for this weekend, which means many will be hitting Alabama’s waterways. ALEA’s Marine
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ALEA And Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Investigate Vehicle Crash Death
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. today, April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s
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Facilities to be named in honor of Sheriff Reed and Commission President Charles Bell
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Administrative Office and Detention Center are to be named in honor
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ALEA Reminder Federal Government has Extended STAR ID Deadline to October 2021
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement reminds the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President
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DCTC Helps in Coronavirus Fight
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Technology Center’s Engineering Technologies Instructor Mr. Tim Turner for the last three weeks has been producing face
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Stamp Baptist Church In Henagar, Al. Helps During This Time of Need | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterSince the COVID-19 crisis has started and schools have shut down, many children and families have a hard time
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SEVERE Weather Forecast Again This Sunday | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterSevere Weather is forecast for the South, again this Sunday. Current models show the outlook area for the highest
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Two Rainsville Men Arrested For Large Amount of Narcotics | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Tuesday (April 7, 2020) the DCSO seized a large amount of illegal narcotics in
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Mayor’s Response About Family Being Turned Away From Storm Shelter | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterThis story has circulated this week and even gained attention from the national news media, about a family being
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Dekalb County EMA Is Conducting Storm Damage Assessments
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County HSEMA is conducting storm damage assessments as a result of the severe thunderstorms, wind damage, and flooding.
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Damage & Flooding Reports For Dekalb County, Al. Tonight
Facebook TwitterHere are some of the initial storm reports turned into the Huntsville National Weather Service Office. There will be
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Dekalb County Wreck Claims Two Lives | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFyffe, Al. – A three-vehicle crash at 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 10, has claimed two lives. Robin Darrell Anderson,
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Universal Face Covering is Recommended to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and
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Dangerous SEVERE Weather Possible Easter Sunday with Long Track TORNADOES | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterEaster is approaching and so is a high threat for SEVERE Weather on Easter Sunday. Currently, The Storm Prediction
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Cherokee County Sheriff Reminds People About Scams Related to COVID-19
Facebook TwitterCherokee County, Al. – The FBI and FDA are warning of several COVID-19 scams. The scams are attempting to
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U.S. 11 Bridge Over Dry Creek to Close
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that U.S. 11 between Hammondville and Sulphur Springs in DeKalb County
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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Recover Stolen Property Valued at over $250,000
Facebook TwitterAccording to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators from Cherokee County and Etowah County executed a search warrant on
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AL 35 Resurfacing to Begin April 20, 2020 | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Wiregrass Contracting will begin work on a $2.6 million resurfacing
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Arrest Made In FTC Telephone substation Burglary
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Department News Release:From: Kevin R. Smith, Chief In the evening hours of 8 April 2020, Rainsville police
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SEVERE Weather Possible Easter Sunday
Facebook TwitterThis is an article from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management AgencyCLANTON –
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Churches Don’t Risk Stiff FCC Fines For Using An Illegal FM Transmitter
Facebook TwitterDon’t let your church fall to the temptation of broadcasting your “drive in” church services illegally. During these trying
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Limon’s Mexican Restaurant Helps The Community By Giving Out FREE kids Meals
Facebook TwitterLimon’s Mexican Restaurant, 17073 Al Highway 75 Henagar, Alabama 35978, knows times are tough and they are to doing
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ALEA Dispels Rumors During Stay at Home Order
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along
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SEVERE Weather Possible Tonight & Again On Easter Sunday | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterThere is an enhanced risk for severe weather across parts of the mid-Mississippi valley today, Wednesday, April 8, 2020,
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Fort Payne Man Arrested for Rape 2nd Degree
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man was arrested on a rape charge last Friday (April 3, 2020).
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Dekalb County Schools Temporarily Suspends Feeding Program | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett explains that the Dekalb County Schools will be temporarily suspending the school system
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Outdoor Recreation, In Alabama, Is Still Permitted
Facebook TwitterSTATE HEATH ORDER – April 3, 2020 Outdoor recreation in Alabama is considered an essential activity in the Order
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Alabama Governor’s Order Is NOT A LOCK DOWN – Everyone Calm Down
Facebook TwitterThe Governor’s order is not a lock-down of the state. Please, everyone calm down. You don’t have to go
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Juvenile in custody after being located in Chattanooga
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (April 2, 2020) a 13-year-old juvenile female ran away from the Griffin Street area
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Drowning At Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 2020, a call was placed to 9-1-1 reporting
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Issues Statewide “Stay-at-Home” Order | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE)
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Temporary Closure At Little River Canyon, Due To Medical Emergency
Facebook TwitterMain Falls, Little Falls and Little Falls Trail are temporarily closed due to a medical emergency. These areas will
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Juvenile in Custody after Homicide
Facebook TwitterAccording to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a juvenile was taken into custody by Cherokee County deputies on Friday afternoon for
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Little River Canyon National Preserve, Canyon Mouth Park Is Closed, But The Park Is Open
Facebook TwitterAccording to The Little River Canyon National Preserve the Canyon Mouth Park is Closed, but the walking areas and
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ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL
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Governor Ivey urges Alabama Small Business Owners To Prepare Now by Applying for Federal Financial Relief
Facebook Twitter APRIL 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond
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Governor Kay Ivey Announces USDA Waiver Approved
Facebook TwitterToday Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition
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Alabama HWY 35 pipe work starts April 1st
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 Alabama 35 pipe work starts April 1 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation
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Dekalb County Courthouse & Activities Buildings Closed
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Activities Building are closed to the public effective immediate until further notice
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FTC Offers Free Internet Access Hotspot Locations
Facebook TwitterBelow is an updated list of the free Internet Access Hotspot locations that are available to use now: •Collinsville
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Alabama Department of Public Health reports its first known employee with COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease
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Jackson County, Al. Courts Remain Open, With Changes
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County, Alabama Courts remain open. In person court proceedings are suspended with limited exceptions. The jury term
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone about Social Distancing, Water Safety
Facebook TwitterPlease see below for a safety reminder from the ALEA Marine Patrol Division: ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone
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